Tag Archives: Revival Medieval

Heavenly Halls and Habitations of Herefordshire

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Hereford’s distinction as the capital of the Saxon kingdom of West Mercia is an historical drawing card which still exhibits itself today as a primarily rural community with a cattle market still held there every Wednesday. The local history is … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Hills and Castles of South Herefordshire

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Some castles existed in Herefordshire well before the Norman Conquest and Edward the Confessor was the fiercest guard of the southern portion of both sides of the English/Welsh border in history. Ewyas Harold and Richard’s Castle are two of his own … Continue reading →

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Eastnor’s Evensong

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

I have not made a distinction in the past of the difference in renaissance castles even though a few such as Eastnor exist. Peckforton in Cheshire is one such as Eastnor which has no remains of medieval or Tudor origins. … Continue reading →

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Northumberland is Castle Nirvana ! Part Four

Posted on April 29, 2008 by

      Many castles in Northumberland fit the first definition of castle according to the experts from which it has been indicated that they must be medieval. I’ve covered quite a few of those this month although certainly not all of … Continue reading →

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Lively Old Leicestershire

Posted on November 3, 2007 by

     Within Leicestershire borders you’ll find beautiful undulating countryside, old forests- such as Charnwood, Martinshaw Woods and the relatively new National Forest Centre. In the heart of Charnwood, Beacon Hill- soaring 803 feet above the county- gives a great view … Continue reading →

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Noble Northamptonshire

Posted on September 29, 2007 by

  Correction update on November 23, 2007 for Castle Ashby     There’s no better city to start a tour of this English county than Northampton itself. It’s a wonderful market town, the largest market square in Britain – as a matter of fact, … Continue reading →

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